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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.96, 191.28 and 113.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.96, 191.28 and 113.04 is: 155.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.96 : 191.28 = 113.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.96/191.28 = 113.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.96x = 191.28 × 113.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.96x = 21,622.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,622.29/138.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.60

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